Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $769.5k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND STEWARD THE CHERISHED LANDSCAPES AND RICH NATURAL RESOURCES OF OUR COMMUNITIES, TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER ENGAGING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND TO SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND CONSERVATION - BTLT CONSERVES IN PERPETUITY HIGHLY VALUED NATURAL AREAS, WORKING LANDS, AND SHOREFRONT USING ALL THE TOOLS OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION. AT THE HEIGHT OF FY 2021, BTLT OWNED 1,135 ACRES OUTRIGHT, AND HELD CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 1,926 ACRES, INCLUDING 18 ACRES IN EASEMENTS ACQUIRED IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. THESE LANDS INCLUDE ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT COASTAL ESTUARIES, WETLANDS, IMPORTANT PLANT AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AGRICULTURAL FIELDS USED FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, AND SMALL PARCELS PROVIDING GREEN SPACE AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO RIVERS AND OCEAN. LANDOWNERS DONATE OR SELL LAND OR AN INTEREST IN THEIR LAND (I.E. CONSERVATION EASEMENT) TO THE TRUST. THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM, AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO MIDCOAST MAINE, INCLUDE: SCENIC LANDSCAPES; OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES; LOCAL AGRICULTURE; HABITAT AND RESOURCE PROTECTION; FLOOD PROTECTION; AND WATER ACCESS FOR FISHING AND COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH HARVESTING.
LAND STEWARDSHIP - BTLT ACTIVELY STEWARDS ITS FEE AND EASEMENT PROPERTIES TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CONSERVATION VALUES ARE MAINTAINED. EVERY FEE PROPERTY IS MANAGED ACCORDING TO A SITE-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN AND EVERY EASEMENT PROPERTY IS MONITORED ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THE TERMS OF THE EASEMENT ARE BEING UPHELD. OTHER STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: MANAGING PROPERTY; DEFENDING EASEMENTS; MAINTAINING 24 MILES OF TRAILS ON PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS; BUILDING NEW TRAILS; BUILDING AND MAINTAINING BRIDGES, KIOSKS, AND OTHER AMENITIES; PROVIDING APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION FOCUSED ON CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT ON THE 1,135 ACRES THAT BTLT OWNS OUTRIGHT AND THE 1,926 ACRES ON WHICH IT HOLDS EASEMENTS.
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE - AN IMPORTANT PART OF BTLT'S MISSION IS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE TRUST SUPPORTS AGRICULTURE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: PROTECTING FARM AND PASTURE LAND FOR AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING A 321-ACRE WORKING FARM; OPERATING A FARMERS' MARKET THAT PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED RETAIL OUTLET FOR 40 LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS; PROVIDING A COMMUNITY GARDEN THAT MAKES 80 INDIVIDUAL GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND A 11,000 SQ. FT. COMMON GOOD BED AVAILABLE TO A LOCAL FOOD BANK TO RAISE PRODUCE FOR ITS CLIENTS; AND ESTABLISHING THE MERRYMEETING FOOD COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE FOOD COUNCIL IS TO ENHANCE THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY, RAISE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL FOOD, AND TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL HEALTHY FOOD IN OUR REGION.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH - PROVIDE DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE MIDCOAST TO EXPERIENCE UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS, LEARN FROM LOCAL EXPERTS ABOUT THINGS LIKE BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, WILDFLOWERS, VERNAL POOLS, AND FORESTRY, AND TO ATTEND LECTURES AND BOOK CLUBS THAT OFFER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SYSTEMS. WE BRING HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN TO VISIT OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN, PROVIDE GARDENING SUPPLIES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING RESIDENTS, AND FARMLAND FOR AN AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROJECT AT OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL. WE PARTNER WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS RANGING FROM OUR MUNICIPALITIES, TO THE HOSPITAL, FISHERIES GROUPS, HUNGER PREVENTION GROUPS, AND ART THERAPY GROUPS AS A WAY TO BETTER LEVERAGE OUR RESOURCES.SUPPORTING THE LOCAL NEW MAINER ASYLEE POPULATION, AND WABANAKI COMMUNITY WITH ACCESSING GROWING SPACE AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Angela Twitchell Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $85,548 |
Bill Ferdinand Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Swan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Tatham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Wilson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Averil Fessenden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $374,028 |
Fundraising events | -$7,208 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $54,729 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $681,707 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,661 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,103,256 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,802 |
Investment income | $15,652 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $114 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,180,824 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,548 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,546 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $308,016 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,073 |
Other employee benefits | $5,174 |
Payroll taxes | $33,889 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,674 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,476 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,114 |
Fees for services: Other | $104,622 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,475 |
Office expenses | $26,060 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,006 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,150 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,674 |
Insurance | $8,355 |
All other expenses | $4,369 |
Total functional expenses | $769,481 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $572,146 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $114,835 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,552 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,210 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,899,184 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $769,088 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,120 |
Total assets | $5,391,135 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,648 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $21,528 |
Total liabilities | $93,176 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,815,095 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $482,864 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,391,135 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $65,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Merrymeeting Bay Tr Arrowsic, ME PURPOSE: Land Acquisition | $65,000 |
Beg. Balance | $874,160 |
Earnings | -$80,081 |
Net Contributions | $8,809 |
Other Expense | $33,800 |
Ending Balance | $769,088 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | $288,737,271 | $21,037,195 |
Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc Bethel, ME | $6,057,135 | $8,974,124 |
Elliotsville Foundation Inc Portland, ME | $37,052,025 | $5,307,911 |
Friends Of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | $82,291,605 | $9,023,767 |
Down East Lakes Land Tr Grand Lake Stream, ME | $31,521,154 | $5,353,217 |
Upper Valley Land Trust Inc Hanover, NH | $20,149,822 | $4,243,295 |
Coastal Mountains Land Trust Camden, ME | $9,283,944 | $2,270,917 |
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Inc Cape Elizabeth, ME | $7,668,896 | $878,138 |
The Monadnock Conservancy Keene, NH | $11,060,426 | $1,594,426 |
Scarborough Land Conservation Trust Scarborough, ME | $6,734,487 | $2,967,081 |
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Cape Porpoise, ME | $23,403,726 | $2,060,143 |
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Inc Brunswick, ME | $5,391,135 | $1,180,824 |